Andrew Maxwell puts on hilarious Edinburgh Fringe gig … in the back of a car!

  • Uber teams up with top comedian Andrew Maxwell to offer 12 free intimate gigs in a car during Fringe
  • Users can book a private gig for up to four people via the Uber app on the 8th, 9th and 10th of August

From today, comedy lovers at this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe are able to book a free intimate gig with Live at the Apollo and Have I got News for you star, Andrew Maxwell …in the back of a car! Continue reading Andrew Maxwell puts on hilarious Edinburgh Fringe gig … in the back of a car!

Record number of students from deprived areas heading to University

A record number of students from Scotland’s most disadvantaged areas have successfully gained a place at university according to UCAS statistics published yesterday – the third year in a row a new record has been set. Continue reading Record number of students from deprived areas heading to University

Scottish Courier delivers story of life-saving dog

A PROGRESSIVE Lothians courier firm is helping to raise awareness of one of the country’s lesser known chronic conditions. Bathgate-based Eagle Couriers has teamed up with Fringe act Katie & Pip to help spread the word about type 1 diabetes and the effect it can have on the lives of young people in the UK. Continue reading Scottish Courier delivers story of life-saving dog

Post-mortem following ‘unexplained’ Pennywell death

Police are treating the death of a woman whose body was found at a flat in North Edinburgh as unexplained. The discovery was made at around 10am at a flat on Pennywell Road yesterday.

A man who was found injured in the flat is being treated in hospital. Neither person has yet been named.

A post-mortem will take place and a report has been sent to the Procurator Fiscal.

No further information is available at this time.

Homelessness Service hub earmarked for former school site

Recommendations to house a new Inclusive Homelessness Service on the site of the former Panmure St Ann’s school in the Cowgate have been approved by the Edinburgh Integration Joint Board (EIJB). Continue reading Homelessness Service hub earmarked for former school site

Neigh bother! Therapy Ponies visit Royal Edinburgh Hospital

It’s well known that interaction with friendly animals has a positive impact on patients in mental health. It’s been known to uplift their spirits, reduce stress and even encourage communication.

Following a very successful one off visit last summer from the Therapy Ponies to Royal Edinburgh Hospital (REH), it was clear that it would be worth becoming a more regular event.

With the support of the Occupational Therapy Department, Edinburgh and Lothian’s Health Foundation, Therapy Ponies Scotland, Nursing team, Infection Control, Fire Officers, and Security we were able to make this happen!

During their visits the Therapy Ponies have been great at both calming and stimulating patients.

Patients, staff and carers have been able to share and engage in the moment together, which was especially beneficial for those who have limited verbal communication and find structured activity difficult. The ponies had a number of patients up and walking (as well as talking) promoting a real sense of community and fun.

Patients were delighted to have the ponies – one remarked “it has been the best day of my life” (and has repeated this since), another said they “could cry with happiness”.

The therapy ponies Wilson and Herbie and their handlers, Elaine and John, ensured everyone had enough time to get the most from the visit – we couldn’t rate them more highly!

NHS Lothian

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